Question 1

Does Francis Marion University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Francis Marion University has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Francis Marion University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Francis Marion University?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Francis Marion University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Francis Marion University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	475
2023	2	2	0	408
2018	1	1	0	128

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering G-300-24131-984386	$80,250	Florence, SC	May 10, 2024	Dec 12, 2024	216	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering G-300-24088-837763	$111,457	Florence, SC	Mar 28, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	475	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science G-300-23153-073175	$93,333	Florence, SC	Jun 2, 2023	Jul 24, 2024	418	Certified
Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology A-22166-72660	$84,460	Florence, SC	Jan 27, 2023	Feb 29, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NURSING A-18026-35701	N/A	FLORENCE, SC	Jan 24, 2018	Jun 1, 2018	128	Certified

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